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Marthin Family History

Marthin Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Martin, Marin, Farthing, Marti, Marvin, Marton, Martis, Mastin

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Where is the Marthin family from?

You can see how Marthin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marthin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marthin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Marthin family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Marthin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Marthin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marthin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marthin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Marthin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Marthin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marthin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 156 immigration records available for the last name Marthin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Marthin. For the veterans among your Marthin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marthin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Marthin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Marthin in 1965 was 69, and 85 in 1997.

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